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The Macon County Education Foundation, Inc. (MCEF) awarded $14,000.00 to fund 13 projects in Macon County schools and daycares. The awards were presented to recipients at a reception on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the Macon County Welcome Center. Including this year's awards, MCEF has awarded more than $136,000.00 in Mini-Grants since the program began in 1997.

The fall 2013 mini-grant cycle funded the following projects in Macon County schools and daycares: Homework Hotline in Macon CountyC.C.C. Cooperation, Collaboration, and Connections through TechnologyTechnology for the CoreCentered on MathMath in Everyday PlayGrowing Minds through ScienceCommon Core Who? What:? When? Where? Why? A Plan for Conquering the Common Core StandardsCommon Core Math…..How do I do this?Introducing Students to Nonfiction LiteratureMagnifying AchievementBlocks of FunTo Infinity and BeyondStudents + iPads = I Can Succeed

The Mini-Grant Program is a competitive grant program that uses a Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Teachers in preschool (head start, child care facilities), K-12 grades, vocational and technology programs, and groups supporting projects for the school system in Macon County are eligible to submit project proposals.

The Mini-Grant Program Project Application and Guidelines may be reviewed and downloaded from the www.maconcountytennessee.com website. The MCEF Mini-Grant Committee members are Carolyn Whitaker, Katherine Raum, Nancy White, Renee Austin, and Pete Williston.

Macon County Education Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization with a mission to enhance the growth and development of the citizens of Macon County by expanding educational opportunities. The Foundation depends on funding received from contributions to support its programs. The Mini-Grant Program is one of four programs of the Foundation. Other programs include the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Scholarships, and Tornado Relief funds for child care providers. The Foundation also sponsors the TN Scholars Program for rising 9th grade students.

If you are interested in supporting the efforts of the Macon County Education Foundation to expand educational opportunities in Macon County, you may make contributions to: MCEF, Post Office Box 66, Lafayette, Tennessee, 37083.

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